Hallcrest Vineyards

The emphasis at Hallcrest is on making small lot wines from selected vineyards. We make wines that represent the Santa Cruz Mountain appellation and specifically, the vineyards that we are sourcing from. The fact that our appellation is as diverse as it is broad provides us with the opportunity to produce unique wines that reflect the unique characters and qualities of the appellation and it’s microclimates. Our winemaking philosophy is simple…produce the best wines possible and let the fruit dictate the decision making. We don’t try to bend or manipulate the fruit into being something that it is not. A Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay is not a Napa Chardonnay or a Burgundy and though we could try to make it one, our feeling is that it will always be better as a Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay. Annual production is less than 5000 cases, which allows us to handcraft each wine with strict attention to detail and quality.

DirectionsFrom Santa Cruz: take a fifteen minute drive via either Graham Hill Rd. or Highway 9 North leading to the main intersection in Felton where Graham Hill Rd. crosses over and becomes Felton Empire Road. From San Jose: take Highway 17 to the Mt. Hermon Rd. exit in Scotts Valley. Follow Mt. Hermon Rd. to Graham Hill Rd. where a right turn will lead you to the main intersection in Felton. From San Francisco: drive South down the coastline on Highway 1. Turn left on Bonny Doon Rd just after the town of Davenport. Turn right on Ice Cream Grade Rd. and follow it across Empire Grade where it becomes Felton Empire Rd. Look for the SMALL Hallcrest Vineyards sign.